variants
or pedigree
as in thoroughbred
of unmixed ancestry
a pedigreed puppy is expensive
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Recent Examples of pedigreed
What other suitors can offer Golden State’s first-round picks are tantalizing, but other suitors have more pedigreed young players as centerpieces — along with similarly sizable picks packages.
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Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
Tom Willander and Elias Pettersson have clearly surpassed him on the depth chart, and with Zeev Buium arriving as another young defenceman, there’s suddenly a lot of higher pedigree youth on the Canucks’ blue line.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Many of these roles will be part of this new-collar shift—jobs that reward skills, not pedigree, and adaptability over static credentials.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In basketball, the only non-power conference team in the Associated Press Top 25 is Gonzaga, which is essentially a power conference program given its pedigree and vast financial resources without the drain of football.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Canal House Station is in the quiet Delaware River town of Milford, but its food – and pedigree – is fierce.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Della Maddalena brings a well-rounded, high-volume style and championship composure, while Makhachev, undefeated in years, relies on his signature grappling pedigree and relentless pressure.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Located in the rural enclave of Keswick, about 20 minutes from Charlottesville, Eldon Farm is a true triple threat, combining a rich history with architectural pedigree and scenic beauty.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Unlike the Westminster Dog Show, the Miramar Best in Show is open to all dogs, not just pedigree breeds.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
Tom Willander and Elias Pettersson have clearly surpassed him on the depth chart, and with Zeev Buium arriving as another young defenceman, there’s suddenly a lot of higher pedigree youth on the Canucks’ blue line.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Many of these roles will be part of this new-collar shift—jobs that reward skills, not pedigree, and adaptability over static credentials.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In basketball, the only non-power conference team in the Associated Press Top 25 is Gonzaga, which is essentially a power conference program given its pedigree and vast financial resources without the drain of football.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Canal House Station is in the quiet Delaware River town of Milford, but its food – and pedigree – is fierce.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Della Maddalena brings a well-rounded, high-volume style and championship composure, while Makhachev, undefeated in years, relies on his signature grappling pedigree and relentless pressure.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Located in the rural enclave of Keswick, about 20 minutes from Charlottesville, Eldon Farm is a true triple threat, combining a rich history with architectural pedigree and scenic beauty.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Unlike the Westminster Dog Show, the Miramar Best in Show is open to all dogs, not just pedigree breeds.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedigreed
thoroughbred
Adjective
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Its goal is to create uniform enforcement across thoroughbred racing.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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That meant thoroughbred and harness racing have had to share the track, taking turns with each style of racing.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Pedigreed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedigreed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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